An NFL live piece that originally aired in 1997 was just replayed. It was discussing "smash for cash" bounty programs that had been in place for years. They also talked about the beaver. Apparently Gerg had rewarded players with the honor of wearing a beaver after big hits or great play, since the beaver is the "hardest working in the animal kingdom". He tried to continue the tradition. We all know what happened then.

Maybe I'm not reading it right, which is possible based on excitement level for the big game tomorrow. But if the 49ers were up by 7, and took a safety (which would increase the lead to 9), how in the world would it be possible to lose in 48 seconds?

Either way, Jim shook up Vegas a bit last night with the line being 7-8.5

My boss just left so I have the huge decision of whether or not to try and duck out early on a Friday afternoon. Would be a no-brainer except last time I got the dreaded phone call while in the car. To pass the time let us create some 5-7-5 poetry in honor of East Lansing Veterinary College. Here are a few to start the ball rolling:

Kruger bent down, pushed away the grass cropped over the edge of the stone and brushed off the dirt to unveil the forgotten name: Willis Franklin Ward. The name means something different to everyone. For Gerald Ford it meant his closest friend at Michigan. For Jesse Owens it meant his fiercest competitor. For the man himself, it meant being etched in Michigan lore as the only player banned from Michigan Stadium for the color of his skin